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S316 CNV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,125 mi
Last recorded58,125 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 CNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 58,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 47,224 miles

rear brakes just made min. brake effort

Fail 1 Feb 2017 47,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes just made min. brake effort

Fail 21 Jan 2017 47,069 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking and noisy operation (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155x70x13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake reading low

o/s/r indicator discoloured

Pass 16 Jan 2016 39,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s outer c/v gaiter starting to split

Fail 16 Jan 2016 39,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s outer c/v gaiter starting to split

Pass 24 Jan 2015 34,013 miles

n/s footbrake efficiency slightly low

o/s/f floor deteriorating

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2014 28,148 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jul 2012 27,247 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,534 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 24,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished almost to excess.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,939 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2009 22,245 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2008 21,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,336 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,208 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,054 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 17,724 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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S316 CNV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S316 CNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S316 CNV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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